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- ↑ Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. The Vidette-Messenger. (Valparaiso, Indiana, United States)
p. 1, 11 Feb 1937.
The Vidette Messenger, Valparaiso, Indiana, 11 Feb 1937, page 1
WALLACE R. WILSON DIES SUDDENLY OF PNEUMONIA
STRIKEN AT HOME AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
Head of Coal, Lumber Firm Fails To Rally From Attack. Death Shocks Wide Circle of Friends
MEMORIAL SERVICES ARE NOT COMPLETED
Wallace R. Wilson, president of the Wilson Lumber & Coal company, 250 South Washington Street, died this morning at 9:20 o'clock at his home, 317 Weston Avenue, following a six days' illness.
He was stricken last Friday at his place of business and was removed to his home. Sunday night pneumonia developed and his condition was critical. Yesterday some improvement was shown and attending physicians were hopeful of recovery. His death, sudden and unexpected, was a profound shock to members of his family and a wide circle of friends.
Mr. Wilson Was born in Valparaiso forty-six year ago, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Wilson. His father, the late W. L. wilson, was founder of the lumber and coal business headed by the son.
For many years the Wilson firm operated a planning mill in which was manufactured sash, doors, blinds and cabinet work, and also was active in the contruction of many buildings and homes in Valparaiso and Porter County,
Recently Mr. Wilson retired from the building field and confined his efforts to the ice and coal business, and operating an oil filling station in connecton. he was vice-president of the Valpo Petroleum company, formed last May to distribute Diamond Petroleum products in the area.
Surviving are the widow, Helen, two sons, Robert and Wallace,Jr.; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Reed, of Seattle, Wash;, and four brothers, William V. Wilson of Spokane, Wash., Earl M. Wilson of Washington, D.C., and Frank and Roger Wilson of Chicago. A sister, Mr. Cora Salisbury, and a brother, Ralph Wilson, preceded him in dedath.
Memorial arrangements have not been completed, pending word from the out-of-town relatives.
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